L-A ROTARY CLUB PRESENT GRANT FUNDS TO SEARCH PROGRAM

 

 

Photo caption:  L-A Rotary Lunch Club President, Monica Millhime (at left) is assisted by fellow Rotarian, Ray Martel with the presentation of the Club’s $4,500 donation to Wendy Russell from the SEARCH Program. Photo courtesy of Jacki Majerus-Collins.

 

Auburn – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club recently presented a $4,500 grant check to Wendy Russell, Director Catholic Charities SEARCH  (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Program.  The grant’s financial assistance to the program will provide a laptop, client assistance funding for seniors with emergency response services, and transportation support assistance via bus passes and gas cards.  “Rotary unites leaders from continents, cultures and occupation to exchange ideas and take action to meet the needs of communities around the world,” shares L-A Rotary President, Monica Millhime.  “Supporting the SEARCH program aligns our Rotary mission with involvement  in our community to support programs that strengthen the capacity of communities to provide economic and community development.  Our Club members embrace the concept of healthy, physical, social, emotional, and academic, development for senior citizens.”  The Club was founded in 1917 and has made over $750,000 charitable contributions through scholarships and charitable contributions.  Members meet weekly from noon to 1 p.m. at the Village Inn, 165 High Street, Auburn.  FMI on program and events call 713.7045 or email millhime@myfairpoint.net.  Weekly updates are posted on Facebook:  https://facebook.com/lewistonmainerotary/